A key implementing protocol for the methane regulation appears close to completion. It was developed by US researchers and is expected to be presented to the European Commission and member states in the coming weeks.
By Manuel Berkel
Most countries in the Western Balkans and the EU member states of South-East Europe are continuing to slide down the new corruption index. What this means for the accession prospects of the six Western Balkan states – and why protests are growing.
By Frank Stier
No new superauthority, no gold-plating. Germany’s Minister for Digital Transformation and Government Modernisation Karsten Wildberger is distributing AI oversight across existing institutions, prioritizing coordination over centralization. Academia and industry warn that the fragmented model could create friction and inconsistent enforcement.
By Corinna Visser
The President of the European Council wants to draw heads of state and government away from their traditional positions through an open discussion format. The goal is to set concrete deadlines for key dossiers related to further integration of the single market.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
The EU Commission has presented an action plan to counter cyberbullying. The plan bundles together existing measures and focuses on preventative approaches, but there are no binding minimum standards.
By Corinna Visser
The West is no longer just reacting defensively to hybrid threats, but is also taking proactive measures. For Teija Tiilikainen, Director of the European Center of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats in Helsinki, this step is long overdue.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
This year’s Munich Security Report examines the impact of the US president on European security, the Indo-Pacific, global trade and development policy – while the search for solutions to ongoing global crises takes a back seat.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin and Markus Bickel
While the British prime minister is under mounting pressure, he is expected to remain in office for now. But many political observers believe his authority has been fundamentally weakened.
By Henning Hoff
The European Commission has provisionally found that TikTok is in breach of key provisions of the Digital Services Act (DSA), citing what it describes as the platform’s “addictive design.” The preliminary findings follow an investigation that has been ongoing since 2024 and also focus on TikTok’s algorithmic recommendation systems.
By Corinna Visser
After a disappointing COP30, the European Union is preparing a strategic realignment of its international climate diplomacy. In particular, Brussels wants to make greater use of trade, financial and development policy to strengthen alliances and advance climate goals.
By Lukas Knigge
